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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.08, 1,264.60 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.08, 1,264.60 and 295.26 is: 442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.08 : 1,264.60 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.08/1,264.60 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.08x = 1,264.60 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.08x = 373,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,392.92/843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.89

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